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accumulation

[uh-kyoo-myuh-ley-shuhn] / əˌkyu myəˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
gathering or amassing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accretion aggregation buildup growth inflation pile quantity
STRONG
accession addition agglomeration aggrandizement augmentation chunk collecting collection conglomeration enlargement gob heap hoarding hunk increase intensification mass multiplication stack stock store trove
WEAK
amassment up upping
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decrease shrinkage
STRONG
lessening loss reduction subtraction
WEAK
dispersal dispersion dissipation scattering

Example Sentences

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It is worth keeping in mind that Chinese authorities have been known to understate their actual accumulation, Skoyles noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The Chicago Sun-Times reports that a source within the Bulls organization said the decision to dismiss Ivey didn’t stem from one incident but rather from an accumulation of posts and comments that started in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The accumulation of hidden strains builds to tragedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In a statement, the Catholic Church, which is close to the PP, said that Castillo's story "reflects an accumulation of personal suffering and institutional failures".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Then he shoved the great accumulation of shells out of his house and went to stand before Amanda’s statue, which was chest-deep in snow.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig